Saudade

The abscense of a previously shared presence.The reality that your beloved is no longer present. That the presence belongs to what was. You feel the absence.What is left is what it - the prsence - felt like.The pain is in the tasting.The absense is this beautiful hue.You know it was loveAll you have is to carry it with you.The Tony, the love, the friendship, the sharing, the laughter.The wonder and joy of your journey togetherIn all its splendour.The beauty of your relationship.The love that you lived togetherHeld together tenderly with trust and understanding.You cherish and you know the pleasure of this privilegeThat not many get to experienceWhat do you do with this...it is too precious not to share.It cannot be kept hidden under a blanket of grief.